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June 5, 2020, Worcester, MA - St. Stephen Parish in Worcester has announced that it will close its pre-K through grade 8 school at the end of the school year this June. Msgr. Robert Johnson, St. Stephen’s pastor, made the announcement after Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester, accepted the recommendation from the school leadership. “Despite our best efforts, this has been a perfect storm of challenges including the Coronavirus, unemployment and so much uncertainty in the lives of many of our school families,” said Msgr. Johnson. “The enrollment numbers were simply not high enough to be able to continue providing an excellent education to the students while being fiscally responsible as an inner-city parish.”

Assumption College and the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Worcester have announced a unique partnership that will distinguish Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School and will expand the reach and influence of Assumption’s exemplary academic programs. The partnership will feature the development of innovative academic programs, professional development for high school teachers, and expanded student life options at Saint Paul.

Justice cannot be served when the fundamental dignity of a person is not respected. The ugly reality of racism which was demonstrated in the brutal treatment of Mr. George Floyd cannot be tolerated because we are all humanly diminished when we are not appalled at the mistreatment of others because of the color of their skin. (MORE)

FOrward in Faith Recap

As our Diocese embarks on the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, you may recall the 1999 Capital Campaign -Forward in Faith. CLICK HERE to review a slide show of the results of that campaign and the status of the various endow-ments as of Dec. 31, 2019.

Daily Mass & Sunday mass

To watch on Spectrum (Charter) tune in to TV Channel 193 at 9 am on weekdays and 10 am and 6 pm on Sundays - or watch online BELOW after 12:30 pm.

Baccalaureate Mass Livestream

Mission Statement

As individuals, families and parishes, our mission as the Diocese of Worcester is to respond joyfully to Christ’s call to become more fully the People of God. Though imperfect, we are a blessed people striving to participate in Christ’s mission of reaching out to all. Therefore, we accept the Gospel challenge, which calls us to bring another to a deeper knowledge and love of God. Since God calls us to live in community in the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves in this time and place to becoming a prayerful and faith-filled Church that truly reflects the glory of God.

Stations of the cross (online)

During t
his time when we cannot gather in our chuches for Lenten traditions like Stations of the Corss, we invite you to pray with us by clicking
HERE and reflecting on the Stations from the Cathedral of St. Paul in Worcester.

CANCELLATIONS Around the diocese

Web Editor's Note:Please note that most events are being cancelled around the diocese to reduce the potential of spreading the Coronavirus. If an event has not been marked CANCELLED below, you should call them to confirm.

Catholic News Service

IMAGE: CNS photo/Jeenah Moon, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Praying for George Floyd and all those who suffer from discrimination and violence in the United States, a top U.S. cardinal...

IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters TV By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Meghan Markle virtually returned to her alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los Angeles, for a surprise graduation...

IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) -- The Knights of Columbus called on the nation's Catholics to participate in a novena beginning June 7 to pray for national unity and an end...

IMAGE: CNS photo/Lim Huey Teng, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking World Environment Day...

say "no" to expanded abortion in massachusetts

Click HERE to access resources at the Massachsuetts Catholic Conference to find out how to let your voice be heard!

Bishop Confirms Commitment to the charter for youth protection

“...Since arriving in Worcester more than 14 years ago, I have had no more difficult pastoral responsibility as your bishop than to hear first-hand from victims the details of the abuse which took place during their childhood. Listening to the painful burdens which they carried for decades is sometimes more than the human heart can...”